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Seed Rain–Successional Feedbacks In Wet Tropical Forests, Nohemi Huanca Nuñez, Robin L. Chazdon, Sabrina E. Russo

School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

Abstract

Tropical forest regeneration after abandonment of former agricultural land depends critically on the input of tree seeds, yet seed dispersal is increasingly disrupted in contemporary human-modified landscapes. Here, we introduce the concept of seed rain–successional feedbacks as a deterministic process in which seed rain is shaped by successional dynamics internal to a forest site and that acts to reinforce priority effects. We used a combination of time series and chronosequence approaches to investigate how the quantity and taxonomic and functional composition of seed rain change during succession and to evaluate the strength of seed rain–successional feedbacks, relative to other …

Replacing Herbicides With Groundcovers To Enhance Vineyard Sustainability, Benjamin A. Loseke

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

In many Midwestern vineyards a three to four-foot weed-free strip is maintained directly beneath the vines to reduce vine-weed competition. Conventionally, this strip has been conserved with repeated applications of herbicide, mainly glyphosate. The necessity for this weed-free strip to reduce vine-weed competition has been well documented in more arid climates. However, in areas with higher soil fertility and adequate rainfall, this strip may be unnecessary. Moreover, stand establishment and early vine growth have not been well documented when planting groundcovers (GC) immediately following the vine planting. The main objective of this project is to assess the severity of competition …

Breeding For Resistance In California Strawberry To Verticillium Dahliae, Zachary Christman

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Since 1930 the University of California, Davis, has been developing strawberry cultivars that are adapted to the agricultural industry and regional farms. Developing cultivars that require fewer inputs are of significant economic importance in agronomy. Developing a crop resistant to a disease is beneficial for horticulturists since less labor and chemicals are needed for a high yield.⁶

In commercial strawberry cultivars, complete resistance to V. dahlia is extremely rare. The majority of Californian strawberry cultivars are highly susceptible to it.² Over the last 18 years of plant breeding for strawberry cultivars with a high degree of resistance and …

Historical Common Names Of Great Plains Plants, With Scientific Names Index. Volume Ii: Scientific Names Index, Elaine Nowick

Zea E-Books Collection

Containing thousands of entries of both vernacular and scientific names of Great Plains plants, the literature that informs this exhaustive listing spans nearly 300 years. Author Elaine Nowick has drawn from sources as diverse as Linnaeus, Lewis and Clark, and local university extension publications to compile the gamut of practical, and often fanciful, common plant names used over the years. Each common name is accompanied by a definitive scientific name with references and authority information. Interspersed with scientifically-correct botanical line drawings, the entries are written in standard ICBN format, making this a useful volume for scholars as well as lay …

Historical Common Names Of Great Plains Plants, With Scientific Names Index. Volume I: Common Names, Elaine Nowick

Zea E-Books Collection

Containing thousands of entries of both vernacular and scientific names of Great Plains plants, the literature that informs this exhaustive listing spans nearly 300 years. Author Elaine Nowick has drawn from sources as diverse as Linnaeus, Lewis and Clark, and local university extension publications to compile the gamut of practical, and often fanciful, common plant names used over the years. Each common name is accompanied by a definitive scientific name with references and authority information. Interspersed with scientifically-correct botanical line drawings, the entries are written in standard ICBN format, making this a useful volume for scholars as well as lay …

Review Of A Garden Of Marvels: How We Discovered That Flowers Have Sex, Leaves Eat Air, And Other Secrets Of Plants, By Ruth Kassinger, Robert F. Diffendal Jr.

Robert F. Diffendal, Jr., Publications

Until I read Kassinger’s book I clearly did not have the historical perspective necessary to appreciate the incredible lives of plants and how botanists have come to their present understandings of same. Kassinger, a gardener by avocation, cut out most of the jargon, defined terms that she does use, and wrote simple and compelling tales of the histories of discoveries about the various parts of plants and how those parts work together for the benefit of the plant and, ultimately, for our benefit.

[This] is a book that any gardener or other interested person with a modest background in plant …

An Investigation Of Reflective Mulches For Use Over Capillary Mat Systems For Winter-Time Greenhouse Strawberry Production, George E. Meyer, Ellen T. Paparozzi, Elizabeth Walter-Shea, Erin E. Blankenship, Stacy A. Adams

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Photosynthethically active radiation (PAR) is a principle environmental variable used by horticultural specialists, agronomists and ecosystem modelers to characterize the quantity and quality of light conducive to plant growth and development. Spatial distribution of PAR in a greenhouse can be quite variable and diffuse throughout the day time photoperiod, especially at low sun angles in northern regions of the United States. Four colors of reflective plastic mulches (white, red, olive, and black) were evaluated for winter-time strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) production based on their reflectance and transmittance properties in a double-polyethylene, plastic-glazed Quonset greenhouse inNebraska. The spectral properties …

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xiii, Issue 1, January/February 2011

Viticulture Publications and Research

LOTS TO LEARN AT 14th FORUM

The University of Minnesota announces Frontenac blanc — coming in 2012

SUPPORT YOUR UNIVERSITY VITICULTURE PROGRAM . . . and Get a Tax Deduction too!

WINE CAVE EXPERTS PRESENT AT THE 14th FORUM

A Call for Agricultural Innovation and Value-Added Agriculture (VAA) Grant Proposals March 18, 2011

14th Annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show – Mar. 3rd – 5th, 2011 Nebraska Wines ‐ Quality from Grape to Glass

14th Annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum & Tradeshow
Holiday Inn

Thoughts on Industry Development Dr. Bruce Zoecklein Professor Emeritus Virginia …

Micropropagation And Acclimatization Of 'Norton' Grapevine (Vitis Aestivalis), Brant B. Bigger

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Propagation of the Vitis aestivalis cultivar 'Norton‘ (syn='Cynthiana‘) through traditional woody cuttings has been difficult. Rooting of woody cuttings has been a major hindrance in propagating this cultivar and providing enough plants to meet grower needs. In vitro propagation offers another method of increasing plant material. Cultures were established and maintained on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 4 M 6-benzyladenine (BA) and thiamine at 0.5 mg•L^-1 and solidified with Difco-Bacto agar at 7.5 g•L^-1. The objectives of this study were to determine optimal methods for in vitro production and ex vitro establishment of 'Norton‘ plantlets. …

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xiii, Issue 3, June 2010

Viticulture Publications and Research

WHAT A BUSY SUMMER — SO MANY THINGS TO DO, SO LITTLE TIME TO SPARE — YET ALL SO MUCH FUN!

DISEASE ALERT!

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

Field Days

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

Favorite Recipes: Julia Child’s Chicken

Coq au Vin

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xii, Issue 6, December/January 2010

Viticulture Publications and Research

Vineyard Floor Management Workshop Rated “Top-Notch” By One and All!

Sustainability in the Vineyard and the Winery is theme of the 13th Annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

SUPPORT YOUR UNIVERSITY VITICULTURE PROGRAM . . . and Get a Tax Deduction too!

Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program Seminar

Announcing Viticulture 2010 and 39th Annual Wine Industry Workshop

Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locater

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

FOR SALE:

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xiii, Issue 4, August/September 2010

Viticulture Publications and Research

DISEASES 2010: CHALLENGES IN THE VINEYARD

HEMSTAD WILL HEADLINE NOVEMBER 20 WORKSHOP

WINE EVALUATION EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Wine Making School – October 22 & 23!

Free Sustainable Winegrowing Guide

ADVANCED Wine Making SCHOOL II, November 5 & 6, 2010

A WORD ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

GREAT WINE QUOTES

Investigations into the Origin of ‘Norton’ Grape using SSR Markers

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xiii, Issue 2, March/April 2010

Viticulture Publications and Research

13th Forum Rated “BEST EVER!”

Look What’s Being Offered!

Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming Grape Grower Events Scheduled for May 22 & June 12 & 14 - Eastern, Central, and Western Nebraska & July 19 in Iowa!

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

License to Steal:

From Recipe to Reality Seminar Presentation in South Sioux City, Nebraska

WASP CONTROL

Was it a Tough Winter for Nebraska Grapevines?

FOR SALE:

Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locater

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xii, Issue 2, March/April 2009

Viticulture Publications and Research

12th Annual Forum “Great Education!”

Welcome to WindCrest Winery

Ultraviolet Tool May Reduce Need for Sulfites

Three Cheers For Paul Read!

Nebraska Wineries Medal in International Competitions

Trick or Treat: Fall Workshop Planned

Bud Survival Notes

Field Day Dates Set

Multi-State Field Day

Vacancy on State Grape and Winery Board

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xii, Issue 3, June/July 2009

Viticulture Publications and Research

Multi-State Field Day — Be sure to attend!

May 30th Superior Estates Field Day was a great success!

Disease Alert!

Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program Seminar

Future Educational Program

Come to Our 6^th Annual Multi-State Field Day!

Western IA Grape Growers Field Day, Bar-B-Q & Wine Tasting: Saturday, July 18

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

6th Annual Multi-State Field Day Registration Form Kimmel Education and Research Center Nebraska City, NE

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xii, Issue 5, October/November 2009

Viticulture Publications and Research

Baby Doll Sheep Highlight Fall Workshop

A Roller-Coaster Vintage?

Wine Evaluation 101

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

DRAFT PROGRAM: VINEYARD FLOOR MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xii, Issue 4, August/September 2009

Viticulture Publications and Research

Multi-State Field Day — Big Success!

Western Nebraska Viticulture Field Day

Nebraska Industry Loses a Good Friend

Post-Harvest Vineyard Management is Important!

Did you know? Wine is made in the vineyard!

Wine Making School – October 23 & 24!

Plan Ahead - October 31 Workshop

Free Sustainable Winegrowing Guide

Food Entrepreneur Seminar in Scottsbluff!

Nebraska VineLines Calendar of Events

Future Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forums

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xi, Issue 1, January/February 2008

Viticulture Publications and Research

Steiner and Ellis Headline 11th Annual Forum

Dr. Mike Ellis is back by popular demand for our 11th Forum

Oh, That Red Wine Headache

Something New Has Been Added for the 11th Forum

Fundamentals of Viticulture

Mike Ellis—Ohio State University Plant Pathologist

University of Nebraska Viticulture Program Presents The 11th Annual Nebraska Winery and GrapeGrowers Forum and Trade Show

Newest Nebraska Tasting Room

Values of Delayed Pruning

Todd Steiner, to speak at Enology Workshop and 11th Forum in Kearney

“And the Beat Goes On” “Tunafish Jones” to play LIVE at the 11th Annual Nebraska Winery & GrapeGrowers Forum & Trade …

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xi, Issue 3, June/July 2008

Viticulture Publications and Research

EASTERN FIELD DAY WELL-RECEIVED

Sandell Highlights Weed Management

Excitement Building for the March 2009 Spring Forum - Save the Date March 5-7, 2009

TIMELY PEST MANAGEMENT

TIPS AND TENDRILS

FIELD DAY OPPORTUNITIES

Tentative Program

The Calendar

Around Nebraska in the University of Nebraska Viticulture Program

Future Nebraska Winery & GrapeGrowers Forums

Around the Country

2009

12th Annual Forum – March 5-7, 2009 Great Program Planned – Chien, Pierquet, Fennell, and more! Put this one on your calendar! Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xi, Issue 2, April/May 2008

Viticulture Publications and Research

11th ANNUAL NEBRASKA WINERY AND GRAPEGROWERS FORUM AND TRADE SHOW AGAIN A HUGE SUCCESS!

11th ANNUAL NEBRASKA WINERY AND GRAPEGROWERS FORUM AND TRADE SHOW
AGAIN A HUGE SUCCESS!

NWGGA NEWS

In Memoriam—Clare Wunderlich .June 21, 1949—March

Plan to Attend Field Days

The Nebraska Vineyard Mapping Project

Information Requested

From the Calendar:

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xi, Issue 4, August/September 2008

Viticulture Publications and Research

Sabbatini Highlights November 1st Workshop

EDUCATION

Harvest Late But Good

The Calendar

Around Nebraska in the University of Nebraska Viticulture Program

Future Nebraska Winery & GrapeGrowers Forums

Small Scale Commercial Wine Making School VI Presented by Five Rivers RC&D

Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program

Available Fall 2008 – Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America.

WINERY DESIGN CD AVAILABLE

CUTTINGS, PRUNINGS AND TENDRILS

On-Line Registration!

ITS TIME FOR A REFRESHER COURSE IN WINE TASTING

2008 Winery and GrapeGrowers Workshop Registration Form

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Xi, Issue 5, November/December 2008

Viticulture Publications and Research

Bravo! Our Fall Workshop was a Great Success!

Excitement is Building!

Happy Trails to You!

Vine Lines Calendar of Events

Protection Strategy for Spring Cold Injury

Nebraska Vinelines, Volume Ix, No. 2. June/July 2007.

Viticulture Publications and Research

Contents
• 10th Annual Forum

• April Freeze Causes Severe Damage to Crops: An Up-Date

• Did you know? A NEW TASTING ROOM IN LINCOLN

• A NEW TASTING ROOM IN RAVENNA

• SUMMER FIELD DAY OPPORTUNITIES

• NWGGA Grant-Funded Field Days

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume 10, No. 1. January/February 2007.

Viticulture Publications and Research

Profiles of Bruce Bordelon and Keith Powell
Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program 2007 Seminar Dates
Draft Program for Tenth Annual Nebraska Winery and GrapeGrowers Forum and Trade Show, March 2nd and 3rd, 2007
Deer Springs Winery — winter 2006
Legislative Bill—UPDATE
WunderRosa Winery

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Ix, Issue 2, June/July 2007

Viticulture Publications and Research

WOW! WHAT A SPRING!

10th Annual Forum

April Freeze Causes Severe Damage to Crops: An Up-Date

NEW TASTING ROOM IN LINCOLN

A NEW TASTING ROOM IN RAVENNA

REGISTRATION FORM

From the Calendar:

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Viii, Issue 3. August/September 2006.

Viticulture Publications and Research

• Novemer 11th Workshop: Focuses on New Cultivars

• WOW! It’s Been a Hot One.

• Faculty Development Leave — Part II

• A NEW TASTING ROOM IN RAVENNA

• SUMMER FIELD DAY OPPORTUNITIES

• NWGGA Grant-Funded Field Days

• REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY

• Three New Wine Grapes from Cornell

• Wine Doggie Bag—LB 388 (Supported)

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Viii, Issue 2. June/July 2006.

Viticulture Publications and Research

• Ninth Annual Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forum Well-Recieved

• Trellis and Vine Training Field Day

• Faculty Development Leave—Paul E. Read—Part I

• Educational Programs at the School of Agriculture

• Fermenter’s Supply & Equipment

• SILVERCREEK HILL VINEYARDS AND WINERY OPEN FOR BUSINESS

• REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY

• A GLANCE AT 2006 BUDBREAK

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Ix, Issue 1. January/February 2006.

Viticulture Publications and Research

• Be Sure To Put The 9th Annual Forum on Your Calendar

• Trellis and Vine Training Field Day

• Making Wine with Frontenac By: Anna Katharine Mansfield,UM Enology Project Leader

• GREETINGS FROM PAUL READ IN TASMANIA

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Viii, Issue 5, October/November 2005

Viticulture Publications and Research

• Highlights of The North American Grape Breeders Roundtable

• Paul Read to participate in Facultry Development Leave at the University of Tasmania

• Grape Breeding 101

• Small Scale Commercial Wine Making Workshop

• University Research Plots by Steve Gamet

• Fermenter’s Supply and Equipment

• Be Sure to put the 9th Annual Forum on your calendar

• The Japanese Beetle by Chelsey Wasem

• Reams Sprinkler Supply

Nebraska Vine Lines, Volume Viii, Issue 4. August/September 2005.

Viticulture Publications and Research

• Imad Dami to speak at November 5th Workshop

• Cutting Edge Cultivars: A Report on the Eastern Region ASEV Meeting by Paul E. Read

• Grape Crown Gall Biology and Strategies for Control by Thomas J. Burr

• Fermenter’s Supply and Equipment

• Interdisciplinary Research Program by Chelsey Wasem

• Nebraska Vine Lines by E-mail

• Be sure to put the 9th Annual Forum on your calendar

• Multi-colored Asian Lady Beetles: Good guys with some bad habits by Dr. Frederick Baxendale

• Insect Spotlight: Grape Phylloxera

• Apple Flea Beetles found in Ogallala by Chelsey Wasem